What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common hereditary medical condition that afflicts one in 500 Americans. HCM results in the walls of the heart becoming excessively thick and it may obstruct blood flow from leaving the heart. Symptoms often overlap other medical ailments and treating it can be complex. It is a genetic disease and more than one family member may be affected.

Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

The founding principle of our program at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System Heart Care, is to provide nurturing, personalized care to patients with known or suspected HCM. Led by our internationally recognized expert in HCM, this comprehensive multi-disciplinary HCM program is the first of its kind in New Jersey. We provide world-class HCM care to patients throughout the state and region.